YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has approached the Supreme Court seeking immediate relief, citing persistent harassment and death threats following his comments on the now-removed reality show, India's Got Latent.

In his petition, Allahbadia claimed that a bounty had been placed on his life, with threats urging for his tongue to be cut off, creating a climate of fear and danger. Despite his plea, the Supreme Court declined to expedite the hearing, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna noting that oral requests for urgent listings were not allowed.

Allahbadia detailed in his application that since the controversial episode aired, he has faced an onslaught of threats and harassment from both the public and media. He specifically pointed to posts on social media platform X, where users had incited violence against him.

Arguing that the threats infringe upon his fundamental rights and endanger public safety, he urged the court to step in and prevent further escalation. He also stressed that the state and law enforcement should recognize the gravity of such threats, warning that ignoring them could undermine free speech.

Allahbadia maintained that his remarks on the show were made in the spur of the moment and were not premeditated, emphasizing that they did not represent his character or intent to offend.

Referring to multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him, Allahbadia asserted that they were vindictive efforts aimed at curbing his right to free expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.

He petitioned the court to dismiss the FIRs registered in Mumbai and Guwahati under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Cinematograph Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. Alternatively, he sought the consolidation of cases, a suspension of investigations, protection from arrest, and security for his family.

Despite Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, pressing for an immediate hearing, the Supreme Court ruled that the matter would be addressed according to standard procedures, denying any special consideration.